The Professional Learning & Educational Progress Division (PLEP) provides leadership, service, and support to school districts through professional learning opportunities in the areas of: curriculum/instruction development, college and career technical education skills, and district/school improvement services. Professional Learning & Educational Progress Division (PLEP) conducts seminars, conferences, and workshops for K-12 teachers, administrators, and parents, and supports the development of student success by building capacity through innovative high-quality instruction.
The Continuous Improvement and Accountability Department provides support to districts and charters in Santa Clara County to engage in continuous improvement and meet state and federal guidelines.
Educator Preparation Programs
Educator Preparation Programs (EPP) offers a total of seven credentialing programs through EPIC and LEAP approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC):
Education Preparation for Inclusive Classrooms (EPIC):
- Preliminary Education Specialist Credential:
- Early Childhood Special Education
- Moderate/Severe
- Clear Education Specialist Induction Program:
- Early Childhood Special Education
- Moderate/Severe
- Mild/Moderate
- Leaders in Educational Administration Program (LEAP):
- Preliminary Administrative Service Credential (PASC)
- Clear Administrative Service Credential (CASC)
Foster & Homeless Youth Services
Foster & Homeless Youth Services provides many services designed to assist children and youth in both foster care and homeless situations.
Inclusion Collaborative
The
Inclusion Collaborative of SCCOE promotes a culture that values all children by strengthening, sustaining, and ensuring inclusive practices.
Visit Inclusion Collaborative web site to make a
referral to the Inclusion specialist and to ask for support.
Integrated STEAM (iSTEAM)
Integrated STEAM (iSTEAM) provides high-quality professional development services to improve teaching and learning in the following content areas:
School Climate, Leadership & Instructional Services
School Climate, Leadership & Instructional Services department supports language and literacy development, student and parent empowerment, and social-emotional learning (SEL) through professional development, communities of practice, and technical assistance in these content areas:
